NE9 5DQ is a safe, established residential area on Old Durham Road, 0.4km from Mount Pleasant in Gateshead. Administratively it sits within Deckham ward and the Gateshead constituency.
For families considering a move, NE9 5DQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £103k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE9 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00041594 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD DURHAM ROAD, NE9 5DQ.
280
44
£ 38,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE9 5DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NE9 5DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 24.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE9 5DQ. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 92,000
11 sales · Mean £ 94,840
Terraced
£ 146,000
2 sales · Mean £ 146,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE9 5DQ has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dryden School
River Tyne Academy Gateshead
Gibside School
South Street Community Primary School
Carr Hill Community Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Low Fell
Caedmon Community Primary School
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Bakery0.8 km
- GS Pannu0.8 km
- HAQS General Dealers0.9 km
- Jenny Hall0.8 km
- Subway Bp Swallow Service Station0.9 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Gateshead RUFC0.7 km
- Gateshead Snooker Centre0.4 km
- 101 Regiment Royal Artillery0.8 km
- Gateshead Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
- The Plough0.1 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bewicks (Central Library)0.7 km
- Saltwell Towers Tea Room1.0 km
- Samosa Sisters0.9 km
- Nacho Average0.9 km
- Sheriff Hill Methodist Church0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- A Bit Of A Mouthful0.8 km
- The Imperial Express0.3 km
- Anglo Pizza & Kebab0.4 km
- Danny's Kitchen1.0 km
- Fish Fry0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Ali Baba0.9 km
- Heron Foods0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Globe Hotel0.7 km
- Durham House Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Heworth2.5 km
- Newcastle Central (Metro)2.7 km
- Newcastle2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Old Durham Road-The Plough Ph0.0 km
- Old Durham Road-Valley Drive0.1 km
- Old Durham Road-Holyoake Gardens0.1 km
- Carr Hill Road0.2 km
- Carr Hill Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NE95DQ · Data under Open Government Licence